Powering new cars

Fuel Cells

Automobile fuel cell technology is under development and has not been marketed yet, however, this innovative energy technology has the potential to revolutionize transportation. Fuel cell car technology under development creates electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen (air). The reaction creates and heat which is stored in batteries to power the car. The reaction creates only water and heat and may off a solution to our energy and environmental situations.

If you are interested in learning more about how fuel cell technology works, visit the US D.O.E. site.

General Motors recently introduced a fuel cell stack that is 60 percent more powerful than any competitor and has announced plans to try to market a fuel cell car to the public by 2010. Hydrogen fuel distribution is still developing and will need to be in-place before fuel cell cars receive wide acceptance.

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Biomass Fuel

Biomass automotive fuels and lubricants have been gaining acceptance over the past several years primarily as a result of environmental concerns. Biomass fuels are typically generated through the decay of organic matter. For the past several years ethanol and di-methyl ether produced from biomass have been added to oxygenate fuels and reduce emissions. Biomass fuel can also produce hydrogen which can be used in fuel cell vehicles. Methane created from biomass is also being explored as an transportation fuel alternative.